E-22017 DSM Evaluation Reports
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Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report ENS Tracked Revised Measure Reference EUL EUL Solar Air 20 ENERGY STAR, Save Money and More with ENERGY STAR Qualified Solar Water Heaters20 Heat Recovery Ventilation Natural Gas Energy Eff...
AI summary The 2017 DSM Evaluation Report by Efficiency Nova Scotia reviews energy efficiency measures and their Equivalent Full-Load Hours (EUL) based on various technical reference manuals (TRMs) and guidelines, including the Guide for Determining the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Energy Efficiency Measures (GDS). The report highlights the use of EUL values from the 2007 GDS Measure Life Report for estimating the lifespan of building envelope and heating measures.
e combined under HOT2000. By using the proportions of participants who installed building-envelope measures and heat pumps, a weighted overall EUL value of 20 years was established for these measures. Since very few TRMs document the speci...
AI summary The document discusses the establishment of an Energy Use Life (EUL) value of 20 years for building-envelope measures and heat pumps, based on participant proportions. It also references the use of EUL values from various Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs) and reports, including ASHRAE and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) sources.
Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report 8.1.2 Savings Review of Biomass Measures, Solar Measures and Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heaters The Evaluator reviewed the savings methodologies and calculation values for all biomass and solar...
AI summary The document evaluates energy savings from biomass, solar, and hybrid heat pump water heaters installed under Green Heat in 2017. Unitary savings values for wood and pellet stoves are based on HOT2000 models, calibrated to historical electrical consumption, with adjustments made for participants using ASHPs based on COP values from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's TRM45.
em. Therefore, the unitary savings values for those participants were calculated by dividing the unitary savings value by a COP of 2.1 based on the TRM45 of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. With respect to peak demand savings, i...
AI summary The document discusses the calculation of unitary savings values for wood and pellet stoves, using a COP of 2.1 from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's TRM. It also explains that peak demand savings were not adjusted for ASHP baselines, leading to two distinct baselines within the category.
Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM Evaluation Report Since a peak coincident demand savings factor could not be determined through the billing analysis, MSHP peak demand savings are calculated for each installed MSHP system for electrically h...
AI summary This section of the 2017 DSM Evaluation Report discusses the calculation of peak demand savings for Mini-Split Heat Pumps (MSHP) in electrically heated households, using a modified version of the Pennsylvania PUC TRM algorithm. It outlines the parameters and their numerical values used in the calculation.
the COP at - 15 °C, which corresponds to the design temperature during the peak period. 49 Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), Technical Reference Manual, June 2015, Section 2.2 – HVAC. Green Heat 67 Existing Residential Program...
AI summary The text references a technical reference manual from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and discusses a table defining variables related to Mini-Split Heat Pumps (MSHP) in the context of an efficiency program evaluation report.
Specification data for each installed system (Air conditioning, Heating Btu/h Rated heating capacity of the new heat pump and Refrigeration Institute [AHRI] Certified Value) Rated heating capacity of the new heat pump Specification data fo...
AI summary The document provides technical specifications for installed heating and cooling systems, including rated capacities, performance factors, and energy efficiency ratios for heat pumps and air conditioning units, referencing AHRI certified values and PUC TRM standards.
Room AC: 11.3 Seasonal energy efficiency ratio for the Specification data for each installed Btu/W·h new equipment system (AHRI Certified Value) h/year Full heating load hours 2,280 (Minnesota TRM) h/year Full cooling load hours 213 (Minne...
AI summary The document includes technical specifications for room AC units and heat pumps, referencing the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's Technical Reference Manual. It also mentions the 2017 DSM Evaluation Report by Efficiency Nova Scotia, which discusses revised savings in an existing residential program.
egression analysis. 4.1.4 Interactive Effects No additional interactive effects are considered in the NHC savings calculation since they were already taken into account in the HOT2000 simulations. For the Passive House pilot, the interacti...
AI summary The document discusses the calculation of energy savings, including interactive effects, peak demand savings, and effective useful life (EUL) values. It references the use of simulation models, the on-peak demand-to-energy ratio from the 2016-2018 DSM Plan, and the review of EUL values based on literature and technical reference manuals.
available on the type and wattage of efficient lighting installed through NHC, the Evaluator assumed the average lamp installed in a new construction has a wattage of 43 W, which is the wattage of a halogen incandescent lamp corresponding...
AI summary The document discusses the assumptions made regarding the average wattage of efficient lighting installed in new home construction, specifically comparing halogen incandescent lamps to LEDs. It references technical manuals and regulatory documents related to energy efficiency.
ke random sampling errors into account; they do not reflect non-sampling errors or biases such as data entry errors, inaccurate responses from respondents or the inability to contact certain people. Business Energy Rebates 10 Efficient Pro...
AI summary The 2017 DSM Evaluation Report discusses on-site visits conducted to validate energy efficiency measures and assess spillover effects, as well as a review of effective useful life values used in calculating energy savings. The report includes a participant survey and references technical reference manuals.
mon values found in technical reference manuals, evaluation reports and relevant studies. The sources that based EUL estimates on measured data or other reliable methods were preferred when available.
AI summary The text discusses the use of estimated useful life (EUL) values derived from technical reference manuals, evaluation reports, and relevant studies, with a preference for sources based on measured data or reliable methods.
mon values found in technical reference manuals, evaluation reports and relevant studies. The sources that based EUL estimates on measured data or other reliable methods were preferred when available.
AI summary The text discusses the preference for using sources that base Equivalent Effective Useful Life (EUL) estimates on measured data or reliable methods, as found in technical reference manuals, evaluation reports, and relevant studies.
linois Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Advisory Group, Illinois Statewide Technical Reference Manual for Energy Efficiency Version 6.0, February 2017. 17 ENERGY STAR, Commercial Food Service Equipment, https://www.energystar.gov/products/com...
AI summary The text references energy efficiency resources including the Illinois Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Advisory Group, the Illinois Statewide Technical Reference Manual, and the ENERGY STAR program for commercial food service equipment. It also cites Efficiency Vermont and a study by William Goetzler on energy savings potential for commercial building appliances.
E-5Report of H. Gil Peach, BCC
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iii Table of Contents I. Introduction & Overview ............................................................................................1 A. Demand-Side Management as Continuous Improvement .....................................1 1. Pl...
AI summary The document outlines a regulatory proceeding's structure, focusing on demand-side management (DSM) planning, implementation, evaluation, and savings verification. It addresses net demand reduction, energy savings, market transformation, climate mitigation, and evaluation standards, including technical resources and transparency requirements.
of the evaluator, including the evaluator’s independence in control of methods of analysis for evaluation. The 2017 Econoler evaluation has no problems of this kind. 3. Transparency DSM evaluation plans and reports are made public and are...
AI summary The evaluation of the 2017 DSM program emphasizes the independence of evaluators, transparency in reporting, and the use of a Technical Resource Manual (eTRM). Efficiency Nova Scotia’s eTRM is noted as a technical advance, while Econoler’s independent reviews are highlighted to prevent circularity in energy savings calculations.
ion Review of Program Year 2017 Evaluation Results Table 4: Evaluation Effort for 2016 & 2017. II. Savings Verification Approach The savings verification review was conducted as follows: • During the year, we conducted a set of due diligen...
AI summary The document outlines the 2017 program year evaluation process, emphasizing savings verification through site visits, tracking system reviews, and eTRM material analysis. Focus areas include assessing installed energy savings, demand reductions, and system performance, with stakeholder communication highlighted.
g 20 P a g e Verification Review of Program Year 2017 Evaluation Results energy savings for 2017. This lifetime analysis is useful in understand the full value of the programs. SVF-3: Market transformation for 2017 is well addressed. Marke...
AI summary The document reviews the 2017 evaluation of energy programs, confirming Econoler's independent assessment of market transformation, climate mitigation, and transparency. It notes the evaluation's reliance on direct analysis rather than automated tools and its appropriate use of eTRM data.
tically rely on the eTRM, though sometimes values from the eTRM may be used. The evaluator independently is responsible for unitary savings values and effective measure lives. The use of a Technical Resource Manual (here an electronic TRM...
AI summary The text emphasizes the importance of independent evaluation to avoid circularity when using the eTRM for savings calculations. Econoler is credited with independently verifying unitary savings values and effective measure lives, ensuring evaluation integrity. The Savings Verification study recommends accepting 2017 evaluation results for all programs.
E-9E1 (SBA) RIRs to IR-1 to IR-21
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31 percent at the end of 2017. Customer service also remained a top priority in 2017, 4 with ENS achieving a Customer Satisfaction Index of 89.7. 5 6 Data Tracking System 7 8 As identified in ENS’s Compliance Filing for the 2016-2018 DSM R...
AI summary ENS implemented a new DSM data tracking system called Dynamic DSM (DDSM) in 2017, aiming to improve customer service, program delivery, and marketing through enhanced data processing and communication. Three program components were transitioned to the new system, along with the integration of the electronic Technical Reference Manual (eTRM).
ion 26 of the electronic Technical Reference Manual (eTRM) for those components (for more 27 information on the eTRM, please see section 1.5.2). 9 Customer case management and 8 M06733, The Public Utilities Act, RSNS, 1989, c 380, as amend...
AI summary The document discusses the implementation of the electronic Technical Reference Manual (eTRM) and updates to Efficiency Nova Scotia's (ENS) Efficiency Trade Network (ETN) in 2017, including delays in the DDSM data tracking system due to vendor development issues.
ed: May 30, 2018 SBA IR-17 Attachment 1, Page 39 of 92 Efficiency Nova Scotia 2017 DSM ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT 1 • releasing the 2016 EfficiencyOne Annual Report (distinct from the ENS Annual 2 Progress Report); 3 • releasing ENS’s The Swit...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) released various reports and newsletters in 2017, including the 2016 EfficiencyOne Annual Report and The Switch e-newsletters. ENS also recognized achievements in energy efficiency and received awards for its contributions. Development and research initiatives included the Incentive Setting Methodology, a Small Business Energy Study, and the electronic Technical Reference Manual (eTRM).
understand 9 this market segment and the barriers faced by small businesses looking to participate 10 in DSM programs. 11 12 Electronic Technical Reference Manual 13 14 In 2017, ENS completed its electronic Technical Reference Manual (eTRM...
AI summary The document discusses the development of an electronic Technical Reference Manual (eTRM) by Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) in 2017. The eTRM is a web-based tool that integrates with ENS’s DDSM data tracking system, providing a centralized repository for energy-efficiency measure methodologies and improving transparency and accuracy in savings calculations.
Table 2 Attachment 1, Page 5 of 20 Update on Implementation of 2013-2015 Verification Recommendations Expected Evaluation/ Year Recommendation Text Source Status Comments Period of Verification Completion 2013 Verification Efficiency Nova...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) has completed the development of an electronic Technical Reference Manual (TRM) as part of implementing a 2013 verification recommendation. This manual is intended to support program planning and evaluation by providing standardized calculation methods for all program measures.
No. 2 programs have their calculations set up in the software that houses and executes all ENS savings calculations. All program components will be able to use the electronic Technical Reference Manual after they have been fully implemente...
AI summary The text discusses the setup of program calculations within the software that manages ENS savings and mentions the use of the electronic Technical Reference Manual once program components are fully implemented in the Dynamic DSM.
2014 Verification TRM. Efficiency Nova Scotia should take steps to carefully establish a Nova Scotia TRM. This Savings Complete ENS agrees with this recommendation. ENS has Complete would facilitate both program planning and evaluation. Ve...
AI summary Efficiency Nova Scotia (ENS) agrees with the recommendation to establish a Technical Reference Manual (TRM) for Nova Scotia. ENS has completed the development of an electronic TRM, which will facilitate program planning and evaluation by providing standardized calculations for all program components once fully implemented in the Dynamic DSM system.
E-13Evidence - Synapse (BCC)
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ovided by DSM resources. Both of these points imply a significant level of 21 headroom available for procurement of additional DSM resources in the next 22 DSM Resource Plan. 23 Critically, E1 indicates that during 2018 and continuing into...
AI summary The text discusses headroom for additional DSM resources, negotiations for the 2020-2022 DSM Plan, and four conclusions/recommendations: prioritizing capacity savings, balancing lighting measures, improving transparency in DSM decision-making, and aligning research with resource planning.
as potential studies, has not been aligned well with resource 13 decision making. 14 15 Q. What are your recommendations? 16 A. I make the following recommendations for E1: 17 1. E1 should increase focus on capacity savings by implementing...
AI summary The testimony outlines six recommendations for E1, emphasizing demand reduction pilots, portfolio diversification, TRM transparency, market transformation metrics, research alignment with IRP/DSM planning, and recognizing DSM's cost-effectiveness in future resource plans.
omulgated in the Equivalency 12 Agreement. I recommend E1 start considering how to develop avoided CO2 costs 13 now and develop the values in time for the next three-year plan. 14 Third, E1 should modify future DSM programs by taking into...
AI summary The text recommends E1 (EfficiencyOne) incorporate avoided CO2 costs into future DSM programs, improve cost-effectiveness with rising carbon prices, and enhance R&D for carbon targets. It also highlights transparency gaps in E1’s 2019 DSM Plan, including insufficient detail on strategic direction and inadequate disclosure of eTRM and lighting market transformation methodology.
eference Manual or eTRM. The 5 second area concerns the lack of transparency in the methodology used to adjust 6 the measure mix to account for the lighting market transformation. 7 TRM 8 Q. What is an eTRM? 9 A. TRMs provide documentation...
AI summary The text highlights concerns about the lack of transparency in E1’s electronic Technical Reference Manual (eTRM) methodology for adjusting measure mixes in lighting market transformation. E1’s eTRM is criticized for being inaccessible except through in-person reviews or remote demonstrations, limiting stakeholder scrutiny.
akeholders to review at the ENS offices. ENS can also 23 provide a remote WebEx demonstration of the eTRM.” 24 In summary, E1’s eTRM cannot be viewed currently except in person. 25 Q. Is it problematic that the eTRM cannot be reviewed remo...
AI summary The eTRM's lack of remote accessibility is problematic due to its complexity, requiring in-person review. Stakeholders recommend enabling electronic outputs for transparency. E1's 2019 DSM Plan addresses lighting market transformation, referencing Synapse IR-06.